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Sep 15, 2008 12:49 AM CST Just a lil info...
I really wasn't gonna post about this, but I decided maybe it could be a benefit to someone out there.

About a month ago, I finally went to my doctor about a funny looking mole I had on my thigh. He removed it and sent it to a pathologist who confirmed it was malignant melanoma...grrrr!

Last Wed., I had surgery to take out extra tissue to make sure they got all the cancer out. I got the news Friday that there was no cancer cells in the tissue they removed..so I'm blessed. They took out a section 2 inches by 7.5 inches, and went 2 inches deep. It hurts and I'm not always in the best of moods, but again am thankful that they got it all.

Not sure why I got it...if it was from all the years of tanning and fake baking or if it was just a fluke. For whatever reason, I got it and it was a very scary situation.

Just in case any of you think sometime just isn't right about yourself or if you think a harmless "mole" isn't a big deal...learn from me, I waited a year before I went to the doctor...be smarter then me and get things checked out sooner...

My best to you all...
hug

and to those of you who knew about my situation, thanks so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts that you sent my way...I'm very blessed..hug teddybear hug
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Sep 15, 2008 12:51 AM CST Just a lil info...
desmond
desmonddesmondkissimmee, Florida USA375 Threads 10,888 Posts
BEB I am so happy for you only the best for you love hug hug yay yay
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Sep 15, 2008 12:52 AM CST Just a lil info...
bushbun
bushbunbushbunMinneapolis, Minnesota USA22 Threads 5 Polls 466 Posts
blues malignant melanoma....due to sunburn?
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Sep 15, 2008 12:54 AM CST Just a lil info...
desmond: BEB I am so happy for you only the best for you love


awww thanks des...and thanks even more for being there and listening to me...hug
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Sep 15, 2008 12:55 AM CST Just a lil info...
desmond
desmonddesmondkissimmee, Florida USA375 Threads 10,888 Posts
blue_eyed_blonde: awww thanks des...and thanks even more for being there and listening to me...



You are a special person and I will always be there for you hug hug
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Sep 15, 2008 12:55 AM CST Just a lil info...
bushbun: malignant melanoma....due to sunburn?


Im not sure...I just know I used to tan alot, but I honestly dont know much about it. And I didnt do any research on it, as I was scared enough without adding anything more to my "logics"grin
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Sep 15, 2008 12:56 AM CST Just a lil info...
shipoker58
shipoker58shipoker58Las Vegas, Nevada USA30 Threads 2,969 Posts
bushbun: malignant melanoma....due to sunburn?





Yes...happens a lot here in Florida. had one removed from my hand a couple of years ago.





Glad all is well, BEBteddybear
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Sep 15, 2008 1:03 AM CST Just a lil info...
shipoker58: Yes...happens a lot here in Florida. had one removed from my hand a couple of years ago.Glad all is well, BEB


thanks ship...im getting along betterhug
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Sep 15, 2008 1:37 AM CST Just a lil info...
woody636
woody636woody636Elgin, Illinois USA3 Threads 1,267 Posts
blue_eyed_blonde: Im not sure...I just know I used to tan alot, but I honestly dont know much about it. And I didnt do any research on it, as I was scared enough without adding anything more to my "logics"


Scary thing to go thru, darlin. Glad to hear everythings okay! bouquet hug
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Sep 15, 2008 1:42 AM CST Just a lil info...
morgan5
morgan5morgan5chelmsford, Essex, England UK87 Threads 8,237 Posts
Som pleased everything is ok Trudy hug bouquet
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Sep 15, 2008 2:11 AM CST Just a lil info...
woody636: Scary thing to go thru, darlin. Glad to hear everythings okay!


thanks woody and morgan....hug bouquet
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Sep 15, 2008 2:13 AM CST Just a lil info...
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
beb

I do hope you are feeling ok and goid speed your recovery.
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Sep 15, 2008 2:23 AM CST Just a lil info...
sxc666
sxc666sxc666unknown, Queensland Australia51 Threads 16,853 Posts
blue_eyed_blonde: I really wasn't gonna post about this, but I decided maybe it could be a benefit to someone out there.

About a month ago, I finally went to my doctor about a funny looking mole I had on my thigh. He removed it and sent it to a pathologist who confirmed it was malignant melanoma...grrrr!

Last Wed., I had surgery to take out extra tissue to make sure they got all the cancer out. I got the news Friday that there was no cancer cells in the tissue they removed..so I'm blessed. They took out a section 2 inches by 7.5 inches, and went 2 inches deep. It hurts and I'm not always in the best of moods, but again am thankful that they got it all.

Not sure why I got it...if it was from all the years of tanning and fake baking or if it was just a fluke. For whatever reason, I got it and it was a very scary situation.

Just in case any of you think sometime just isn't right about yourself or if you think a harmless "mole" isn't a big deal...learn from me, I waited a year before I went to the doctor...be smarter then me and get things checked out sooner...

My best to you all...


and to those of you who knew about my situation, thanks so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts that you sent my way...I'm very blessed..
Thank bloody christ you went and seen about it Trudy and thank god you are ok hug bouquet
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Sep 15, 2008 2:28 AM CST Just a lil info...
CuspofMagic
CuspofMagicCuspofMagiclight, South Australia Australia278 Threads 7,904 Posts
blue_eyed_blonde: I really wasn't gonna post about this, but I decided maybe it could be a benefit to someone out there.

About a month ago, I finally went to my doctor about a funny looking mole I had on my thigh. He removed it and sent it to a pathologist who confirmed it was malignant melanoma...grrrr!

Last Wed., I had surgery to take out extra tissue to make sure they got all the cancer out. I got the news Friday that there was no cancer cells in the tissue they removed..so I'm blessed. They took out a section 2 inches by 7.5 inches, and went 2 inches deep. It hurts and I'm not always in the best of moods, but again am thankful that they got it all.

Not sure why I got it...if it was from all the years of tanning and fake baking or if it was just a fluke. For whatever reason, I got it and it was a very scary situation.

Just in case any of you think sometime just isn't right about yourself or if you think a harmless "mole" isn't a big deal...learn from me, I waited a year before I went to the doctor...be smarter then me and get things checked out sooner...

My best to you all...


and to those of you who knew about my situation, thanks so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts that you sent my way...I'm very blessed..
hug
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Sep 15, 2008 2:40 AM CST Just a lil info...
kurzita
kurzitakurzitaXaghra, Gozo Malta9 Threads 1,019 Posts
Melanoma is somehow attached to sun.

Over here every summer we have major campaigns to inform people about it, including large billboards which tell people to have regular checkups so if there is the slightest hint of it it can be removed immediately.

In effect, if at the early stages, it is a minor intervention and really innoxious to remove. If left unattended however, it could develop into a major problem.

It is a form of skin cancer that is brought on by the UV in the sun's rays.

In cases like this, prevention is far better then cure.....



professor

Hope all goes well for u Blue........

did anyone ever tell you that your name Blue Eyed Blond actuall spells BED ?

grin
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Sep 15, 2008 4:44 AM CST Just a lil info...
howboutu
howboutuhowboutuDecatur, Alabama USA3 Threads 796 Posts
I am sorry to hear about this. I am glad to hear its not as bad as it could be. We'll keep you in our prayers

bouquet


Will this hinder your ability to climb on to the combine?




I hope that made you smile..

Get well soon!
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Sep 15, 2008 5:07 AM CST Just a lil info...
Lillym
LillymLillymSliema, Majjistral Malta33 Threads 3,391 Posts
blue_eyed_blonde: I really wasn't gonna post about this, but I decided maybe it could be a benefit to someone out there.

About a month ago, I finally went to my doctor about a funny looking mole I had on my thigh. He removed it and sent it to a pathologist who confirmed it was malignant melanoma...grrrr!

Last Wed., I had surgery to take out extra tissue to make sure they got all the cancer out. I got the news Friday that there was no cancer cells in the tissue they removed..so I'm blessed. They took out a section 2 inches by 7.5 inches, and went 2 inches deep. It hurts and I'm not always in the best of moods, but again am thankful that they got it all.

Not sure why I got it...if it was from all the years of tanning and fake baking or if it was just a fluke. For whatever reason, I got it and it was a very scary situation.

Just in case any of you think sometime just isn't right about yourself or if you think a harmless "mole" isn't a big deal...learn from me, I waited a year before I went to the doctor...be smarter then me and get things checked out sooner...

My best to you all...

and to those of you who knew about my situation, thanks so much for all the prayers and positive thoughts that you sent my way...I'm very blessed..



Very glad to hear you got through this...here in malta we are made very much aware of Melanoma ... every year the government organises a day of free screening and checkups..

hug
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Sep 15, 2008 5:09 AM CST Just a lil info...
Indyfella
IndyfellaIndyfellaindianapolis, Indiana USA152 Threads 8 Polls 18,150 Posts
Glad you got it taken care of... I'm not a sun-bunny these days as I've got fair skin. Usually put on sunblock if I'm going to be out for over 30 min. in the sun.
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Sep 15, 2008 7:41 AM CST Just a lil info...
Dknew
DknewDknewBarrington, New Hampshire USA262 Threads 10 Polls 7,077 Posts
I'm happy your OK Trudy hug hug hug
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Sep 15, 2008 7:47 AM CST Just a lil info...
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Happy to hear they got it all kid.. Been there (twice), know the feelings..hug
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